2020 Annual Community Assessment Report

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provides hot private showers at various County locations and connects homeless people with services and resources such as vision and health screenings, referrals for various forms of assistance and basic necessities such as dental supplies, hair care products, water bottles and first aid supplies. OHCD conducted a total of 7 Fair Housing training/seminar sessions for property managers, homeless programs and for the general public. The OHCD's website has continued to be successful in increasing awareness of housing rights and resources. In PY2020, there were 2,464 hits to the website for people seeking information. The County's Fair Housing officer participated in 5 meetings with other Fair Housing officers. HOME and HTF The State has the primary reporting responsibility for the HOME and HTF programs. HUD will review the State's CAPER as the official report but commends the County for including data in its CAPER to inform its citizens about HOME- and HTF-funded projects. HUD encourages the County to seek leveraging of other federal, state, and private resources to supplement its HOME allocations to further develop affordable rental housing in the county of Hawaii. Continuum of Care During PY20, the County has partnered with non-profit organizations and other government agencies to help individuals and families from becoming homeless. It participates in various community events where it provides information about homeless services and resources available to the community. In PY20, a total of 342 households were served during the 2020 — 2021 fiscal period. Of those, 103 exited to permanent housing. The Family Assessment Centers in Kea au (Hale Iki and Ulu Wini) provided for a place in which families with minor children can connect with a housing navigator to assist them navigating the various community resources. In some cases, when sheltering is needed, Hale Iki has 10 micro units that can provide for such. At Ulu Wini, the 23 transitional units are filled by using the Coordinate Entry System developed and implemented by the County. HUD wishes the County continued success in its planning and implementing actions to end homelessness and encourages the coordination of CoC, CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds to support the County's plan to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Community Empowerment The County provided opportunities for citizen participation during the development of the CAPER through local newspaper publications and availability of the document at various public facilities and libraries. Despite the opportunities available for public participation in the reporting